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Rohla Family History

Rohla Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rolla, Rohlf, Rohl, Rosa, Rolf, Rota, Pola, Molla, Bolla, Ohl

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Where is the Rohla family from?

You can see how Rohla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rohla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rohla family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohla's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Rohla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rohla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohla. 32% of Rohla men worked as a Farming and 100% of Rohla women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rohla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Rohla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Rohla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Rohla. For the veterans among your Rohla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rohla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rohla in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohla ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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